20 Months

I guess we skipped a few, huh?!  Life with a toddler is busy to say the least!  I am a bit sad that I didn't document all the little things, but I guess I can revel in the fact that I was so busy enjoying them that I didn't have time to write about them. 

Carter is the love of our lives!!!  I remember pre-mom stage hearing people talk about not being able to imagine life without their little one(s).  Yeah, yeah.  To be totally honest, I remember a blog somewhere on here about remembering more sleep, etc.  What I am trying to say is that I CAN'T imagine not having him to make my days so bright.  I am so in love with him and so greatful that God (and Rachael) chose me to be his mommy! 

Okay, let's think back to the last posting....I guess I have 4 months of catching up to do.  The best way to do this is to ramble.  Enjoy!!!

Carter runs everywhere.  We only walk when there is something cool to look at.  I am literally chasing him wherever we go.  He no longer walks with his hands up-now he bends them at the elbow and sticks them out in Chris Farley fashion.

He eats us out of house and home. I can't imagine the grocery bill when he grows up to be on the football team.  His favorites are fruit, McDonald's cheeseburgers, sweets of any kind, and milk.  Healthy, right?

Lately he has started watching "Thomas the train" but rarely is interested in T.V.  I won't complain, although sometimes it might be nice to have him occupied while I am cooking dinner.   He likes to "help."  We all know what that means....

Bathtime is still his favorite.  He soaks the entire floor and walls.

Carter is in LOVE with his Red Rider tricycle bike, Daddy, the dog, his tree swing, swimming, and Papa K.

He repeats everything!  My favorite things he says are "tur-tle," "bellybutton," (as fast as possible), "apple," and "love you."  He first few sentences were "I want Daddy," and "I'm reading a book." 

We are officially in a big boy bed now.  The other day he thought he was spiderman and crawled up and out.  So far, so good.  He hasn't figured out that he can come off the bed.  I think it's hilarious!

We are not sure how we will live during the winter, because this kid wants to be outside ALL THE TIME and mommy boycotts cold temperatures. 

I have to admit that I adore our daycare.  For those who didn't hear, we had a few little biting incidences (put together with the fact that they are pretty full and had to promote a few kids to the next room early) so Carter is now in the 2 year old room. They are so great at teaching him new songs and doing crafts with him.  He hears about Jesus and prays before meals.  He even gets to attend Chapel once a week.  He loves to fold his hands, listen to the prayers, then scream, "A-men!"  It secretly melts my heart everytime.  I am working on teaching him to say, "Happy Birthday, Jesus!"  for the Christmas program since he is being demoted from baby Jesus. 

It was today in the grocery store that I realized that I needed to keep this up-to-date.  We were shopping and he waved and smiled and said hello to everyone we passed.  He brought so many smiles to stranger's faces.  One elderly woman even stopped to talk to us and held his hand.  He and I chatted and sang the whole way through the grocery.  He helped me pick out things and reminded me that I needed bananas (nanas). I am so proud that he such an outgoing, caring boy. 

Sometimes I think that I want him to stop growing so fast and I miss my baby, but then I remember all the adventures that are in store for us as he grows up.  We have been given a true gift and we are enjoying every minute of it.